Published 2:59 pm, Friday, April 19, 2013

The Cape Cod-inspired mansion, built in 2001, sits on a 2.5-acre promontory off a cul-de-sac in the gated community. It features a paneled study with fireplace, a home theater and studio area, six en suite bedrooms and a guest apartment with kitchenette. The family room of the 11,000-square-foot home has sliding barn doors and a reclaimed brick fireplace.

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In addition to her work on reality TV, Simpson, 32, starred in the films "Major Movie Star" (2008), "Blonde Ambition" (2007) and "The Dukes of Hazzard" (2005).

Sharon Osbourne, 60, is a co-host on "The Talk" and has been a judge on "America's Got Talent" and "The X Factor." She also is the manager of Ozzy Osbourne, 64, who made his mark as the lead singer of Black Sabbath. The pioneering heavy metal group continues to tour.

The couple paid nearly $12.4 million for the estate in 2007, public records show.

'Supernatural' star bags a buyer

"Supernatural" star Jensen Ackles has sold his house in Brentwood for $3 million.

The Mediterranean home, built in 1947 and recently renovated, sits on a walled site of about a third of an acre. The 3,554 square feet of living space features high ceilings, a loft library, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The 900-square-foot guesthouse has a gated entrance. Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool with spa, a kitchen, a lawn and fruit trees.

Ackles, 35, has been on "Supernatural" since it started in 2005. He starred in the horror film "My Bloody Valentine" (2009) and appeared on "Days of Our Lives" from 1997 to 2000.

Public records show the actor bought the property in 2009 for $2.435 million.

Moguls make a deal in Malibu

Producer Jerry Weintraub has sold his longtime Malibu compound, and the paper trail leads to apparel mogul Serge Azria as the buyer.

Ownership of the 7-acre spread transferred early this year, but public records do not include a sales price. The beachfront/bluff-top compound had been listed at $42.5 million to $75 million over a span of six years.

Beyond its panoramic ocean views, the lot boasts a road down to the beach should the new owner want to use a golf cart rather than walk. But that's just for starters. There's the main house, two guesthouses, a guardhouse, video security, two barns/stables, a riding ring, a gym, a swimming pool and a tennis court. The 11,810 square feet of living space includes seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.

Manse was on TV doc's rounds

If you haven't swooned over Dr. Joe Gannon of "Medical Center" then you haven't lived ... through the early 1970s, that is.

The estate of actor Chad Everett, whose name became synonymous with the dashing doctor, and his actress wife, Shelby Grant, has come on the market in Westlake Village at $3.795 million.

The custom-built Mediterranean sits amid redwoods on a cul-de-sac surrounded by a golf course. The single-story estate features 1.78 acres of park-like grounds, a long circular driveway, a swimming pool and a four-car garage.

The 7,161-square-foot house's amenities include an oversized foyer, floor-to-ceiling windows, a bar, a den, two kitchen islands, a breakfast room and a porch. There are five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

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